Rune stone Sm53, L1973:5096, Reftele 23:1 in Gislaved, Jönköping
Photo of Rune stone Sm53, L1973:5096
Photo of Rune stone Sm53, L1973:5096
Rune inscription
Below is the English translation of this rune inscription according to The Scandinavian Runic-text Database:

Hrólfr(?) raised this stone in memory of ... and ... his two sons ... their souls.

Show original interpretation and rune text

ru[-]f[-] ...i + stin + þana + eftiR + s... auk [(i)s---] suni sina + tua ...- + silu þ...

ru[-]f[-] ...i + stin + þana + eftiR + s... auk [(i)s---] suni sina + tua ...- + silu þ...

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Geographic location of this rune inscription
The rune inscription is located in Reftele parish in the Gislaveds municipality (Jönköping county).
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Facts about this rune inscription
Description Content
Latitude: 57.176746
Longitude: 13.634053
Remnant ID: L1973:5096
Swedish National Heritage Board ID: Reftele 23:1
Swedish rune inscription ID: Sm53 (Smålands runinskrifter)
Object: Rune stone
Material: Grey gneiss and garnetamphibolite
Rune carver:
Antiquarian assessment: Ancient monument
Period: Viking Age
Dating:
Current status: Confirmed on location
Damage status: Damage
Name:
County: Jönköping
Municipality: Gislaved
Parish: Reftele
Swedish National Heritage Board information: » L1973:5096